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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 611.70 and 191.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 611.70 and 191.72 is: 287.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 611.70 = 191.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/611.70 = 191.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 611.70 × 191.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 117,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,275.12/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.38

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